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Site Suggestions / Re: PLEASE READ - Update/Upgrade Info

« on: April 06, 2010, 05:59:23 PM »

Thank You 

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General Outdoor Furnace Discussion / Re: teasing

« on: March 15, 2010, 06:06:52 AM »

Quote (Leinenkugels Sunset Wheat??  I discovered that here in Pa.  Ummm! Good stuff!)

Just boring Miller Light, all I had-Leinies is good though, produced here not all that far down the road.   
 
 

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General Outdoor Furnace Discussion / Re: teasing

« on: March 14, 2010, 06:53:25 PM »

Said this morn. on 6 am news, might hit 50 if the sun shines. Wellllllllllllllllllllllll, hit 65 and sunny, WOW,  25 degrees above normal. The weather people hit the mark again. Sat out in front of the garage with shirt off in the sun, (no close neihbors)! Daughter was jumping rope, WOW did the cold beer taste good just sittin around. Not for long though but sure enjoyed the day! 

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General Outdoor Furnace Discussion / Re: How close to the house can you put one?

« on: February 11, 2010, 05:51:21 AM »

Friend of mine did that and the whole back of his shed and some of the roof is discolored if that would bother you.

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Central Boiler / Re: E-Classic Running since Oct. 1st. 09

« on: February 10, 2010, 12:30:19 PM »

Thanks Willy,

I am going to try and use all Red Oak next heating season, so by the numbers you posted I should reduce my wood comsumption down by about 2.2 cords, that would put me just under 7 which would be GREAT! That means I have a third ready to go and I better get a cuttin so it has time to dry! I do have some dead standing Oaks that got oak wilt to start with.

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Central Boiler / Re: E-Classic Running since Oct. 1st. 09

« on: February 09, 2010, 06:31:28 PM »

kjw58,

U got me thinking about my usage so tonight when I filled I figured the cu. ft. I usually add. Figuring 7.5 cu.ft. of a mix of ash, elm, boxelder and a little other. So if I figure 150 days running stove, figuring Oct. and March as one month being warmer = 1125 cu.ft. wood / 128cu.ft. in cord = 8.79 cords. Heating 3500 sq. ft. house (68F), 900 sq.ft. garage (50F) and two hot water side arm heaters. So when I compared the btu's for red oak against what I used I HOPE to get by with 7 - 7.5 full cords of all oak.

I know there are many other variables, insulation, windows, length of run from stove, hot water usage, etc. But before I intsalled I figured 7 - 8 full cords for a normal heating degree winter. I don't mind cutting wood, good exercise and I always feel better after a good day so that is a bonus for me. Plus a tractor and loader take a lot of the hard work out of it. I did see on a site a guy from Canada with an e-classic that had roughly the same sq. footage and he was at about the same usage, cannot remember where I seen it though.

Go ahead and check the math, never did like the subject all that much

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Central Boiler / Re: E-Classic Running since Oct. 1st. 09

« on: February 08, 2010, 06:54:20 PM »

Hi RAL
 Just wondering if you could give us a update on your e-classic, is it still doing the job, how about wood consumption?

So far it is working very well for my set up, smoke is minimal. Having a hard time telling exact wood consumption being I dump my wood in two enclosed storage bins on each side of my e-classic. As Willy said in another post cut twice as much as you need! If I would of had all oak I think I would of been good but had to go get some dead stuff I had eyed just in case. Units are 10*10*10 but dumping with a loader not sure how much I get in. So I cut some oak for next year and have 2.3 full cords (128 sq. ft. per cord) so when I dump that in later I will get a better idea. Gone through both sides plus another half.

Now a couple things that happened, fusion chamber door skin is warping, I think it is way to thin for the heat in that box plus the fire bricks are coming loose in there. Fusion chamber is starting to warp some which is a known problem from what I have read. I haven't contacted CB about this yet but I am sure  they read these posts. I do scrap the sides daily before loading to keep the air holes open, doesn't take a minute or so and check other things weekly or so. Not much ash to remove from chamber. I do have one of the older versions being mine came with fire bricks and I guess now they don't. Good luck

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General Outdoor Furnace Discussion / Re: antifreeze in owb?

« on: January 29, 2010, 06:50:26 PM »

I voted but thought u just wanted to know who uses what. I filled up the OWB as full as I could and left for 3 days. Wasn't sure how long it would last. I knew the forced aie LP furnace would kick in at 55 and would also keep the boiler from freezing up. Was still over a hundred on the OWB when I got back but temps were in the 20 - 30 range at the time. Was amazed at how long the water maintained temp. Had temp. in house set at 60-F. I know every situation is different but had to experiment. Good Luck.

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General Outdoor Furnace Discussion / Re: checking water

« on: January 15, 2010, 02:27:19 PM »

 I know you want it slightly basic (greater then 7) but not to high. 7 is considered neutral and anything below that (acidic) will chew at steel. I think my manual says 8 - 8.5 if I remember correctly?

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General Discussion / Re: Getting to know one another

« on: January 14, 2010, 10:56:34 AM »

1. Name: Randy
2. Age? 46
3. What do you/did you do for a living? Chemical process developer/chemist
4. Interests/hobbies? Pheasant hunting, bow hunting, fishing, golfing, cutting wood, to many hobbies
5. What brand/year truck do you drive? 07 Chevy Tahoe
6. What brand of chainsaw do you own? Stihl, Old Homelite
7. Married/kids? Married, 1 daughter 7, 2 - dogs 12 yr. old black lab, 3 yr. old yellow lab
8. CB E-Classic, 1st. year

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Fire Wood / Re: cord of wood cost

« on: January 10, 2010, 05:20:33 PM »

Scratch,

I did find some people in our area, 10 full cord for 750.00 out of Siren WI., needs to be cut, semi load only. There is a Church group out of Ellsworth WI at 60.00 cut, split and delivered for a fund raiser. It takes three face cords to equal a full cord. Check papers and internet there is a lot out there in our area.

Good lUxk,

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General Discussion / Re: hosed by propane company

« on: January 04, 2010, 05:57:22 PM »

The brightside is now they can move it all for you!

Hope it works out.

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Electronics / Re: remote thermometer

« on: January 03, 2010, 04:12:38 PM »

I just stuck a wrap around one on my side arm of the water heater. Was suprised (pleasntely) that if this thing is accurate to any dergee I only lose 5 degrees from the unit to the side arm, it goes there fist but is measring on the outside of the heat exchanger. I know I lose some heat because there is a dip in the snow from the 135 ft.trench. Would be nice to see from the bedroom though. Let me know how it works?

p.s. Russ, just your phone number is showing if that is what you want?

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Site Suggestions / Re: city and state under user name

« on: January 03, 2010, 12:42:40 PM »

Git it now, needs to go under the sig. portion of the profile to show below the message.

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Site Suggestions / Re: city and state under user name

« on: January 03, 2010, 12:36:27 PM »

I think I got it in there correct, I don't see your's Russ but I do see Willie's?